My top 2 favorite burger joints.
1. In Vegas, surprised in such a blow me away way. Gordan Ramsay Burger, Hell's Kitchen burger. I was expecting good, what I got was holy Sh!T Wow!It had asadero cheese, roasted jalapeños, avocado, roasted tomatoes, and jalapeño pesto aïoli on it and it ruined me for life. Will be on my list of places to eat on every future business trip.
2. Father's Office in Santa Monica- You cant modify the burger, or even get ketchup on it, but it is super awesome. Next time you are walking the pier and have a burger craving there, go towards Montana and 10th and enjoy!
3. Raouls in NYC. This is a highly rated restaurant and probably not the place you would expect to find a die for burger but be prepared. Heaven has arrived in burger format in New York. Try it if you can get lucky enough to get one. They only make 12 a night and you need to be at bar to get one. Rumor has it that will change shortly but for now, its 12 a night!